Isaiah 36:17
Isaiah 36:17 in Multiple Translations
until I come and take you away to a land like your own—a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards.
Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards.
until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards.
Till I come and take you away to a land like yours, a land of grain and wine, a land of bread and vine-gardens.
I will come and take you to a land that's like your own, a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards.
Till I come and bring you to a land like your owne land, euen a land of wheate, and wine, a land of bread and vineyardes,
till my coming in, and I have taken you unto a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards;
until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards.
Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards.
Till I come and take you away to a land, like to your own, a land of corn and of wine, a land of bread and vineyards.
You will be able to do that until we come and take you to a land that is like your land—a land where there is grain to make bread and vineyards to produce grapes for making new wine and, and where we make lots of bread.’
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Study Notes — Isaiah 36:17
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- Isaiah 36:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 36:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 36:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 36:17
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 36:17
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 36:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 36:17
- Sermons on Isaiah 36:17
Context — Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem
17until I come and take you away to a land like your own—a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards.
18Do not let Hezekiah mislead you when he says, ‘The LORD will deliver us.’ Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria? 19Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand?Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Kings 18:32 | until I come and take you away to a land like your own—a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive trees and honey—so that you may live and not die. But do not listen to Hezekiah, for he misleads you when he says, ‘The LORD will deliver us.’ |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 8:7–9 | For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper. |
| 3 | Job 20:17 | He will not enjoy the streams, the rivers flowing with honey and cream. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 11:12 | It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year. |
| 5 | Proverbs 12:10 | A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty. |
| 6 | Exodus 3:8 | I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. |
| 7 | 2 Kings 24:11 | And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it. |
| 8 | 2 Kings 17:6–23 | In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods and walked in the customs of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites, as well as in the practices introduced by the kings of Israel. The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities. They set up for themselves sacred pillars and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. They burned incense on all the high places like the nations that the LORD had driven out before them. They did wicked things, provoking the LORD to anger. They served idols, although the LORD had told them, “You shall not do this thing.” Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. They rejected His statutes and the covenant He had made with their fathers, as well as the decrees He had given them. They pursued worthless idols and themselves became worthless, going after the surrounding nations that the LORD had commanded them not to imitate. They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal. They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire and practiced divination and soothsaying. They devoted themselves to doing evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, and even Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but lived according to the customs Israel had introduced. So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence. When the LORD had torn Israel away from the house of David, they made Jeroboam son of Nebat king, and Jeroboam led Israel away from following the LORD and caused them to commit a great sin. The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam had committed and did not turn away from them. Finally, the LORD removed Israel from His presence, as He had declared through all His servants the prophets. So Israel was exiled from their homeland into Assyria, where they are to this day. |
| 9 | 2 Kings 18:9–12 | In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it. And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel. The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. This happened because they did not listen to the voice of the LORD their God, but violated His covenant—all that Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded—and would neither listen nor obey. |
Isaiah 36:17 Summary
The king of Assyria is trying to trick the people into surrendering by promising them a wonderful life in a new land, with plenty of food and drink, as described in Isaiah 36:17. However, this is a false promise, and the king's real intention is to capture and enslave them, much like the warnings in Jeremiah 27:12-15. We can learn from this verse to be careful not to trust in the promises of the world, but instead to trust in God's promises, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Matthew 6:33. By putting our trust in God, we can experience true peace and prosperity, as described in Philippians 4:7 and 19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the king of Assyria promising the people in this verse?
The king of Assyria is promising to take the people to a land similar to their own, with an abundance of food and drink, as described in Isaiah 36:17, but this is a deception to lure them away from trusting in the LORD, as seen in Deuteronomy 13:6-10.
Is the king of Assyria's promise similar to any other promises in the Bible?
The king of Assyria's promise of a land with grain, new wine, bread, and vineyards is reminiscent of the Promised Land described in Deuteronomy 8:7-10, but the king's intentions are far from God's, as seen in Psalm 37:3-4.
How does this verse relate to the concept of false peace?
This verse illustrates the concept of false peace, where the king of Assyria offers a tempting but deceptive promise of peace and prosperity, as warned against in Jeremiah 6:14 and Ezekiel 13:10.
What does this verse reveal about the character of the king of Assyria?
This verse reveals the king of Assyria's cunning and deceptive nature, as he attempts to manipulate the people into surrendering, much like Satan's tactics described in 2 Corinthians 11:3 and 1 Peter 5:8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be tempted to trust in the promises of the world rather than in God's promises?
- How can I discern between true and false promises of peace and prosperity in my life?
- What are some areas where I may be compromising my faith by seeking comfort and security in the things of this world rather than in God?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of this verse to my own life, trusting in God's sovereignty and provision rather than in the fleeting promises of the world?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 36:17
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 36:17
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 36:17
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 36:17
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 36:17
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 36:17
Sermons on Isaiah 36:17
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How to Keep and Maintain the Blessings of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses how to keep and maintain the blessing and favor of God. He warns against taking God's blessings for granted and emphasizes the importance of |
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While They Slept by J.C. Hibbard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the coming of the bridegroom, who represents Jesus Christ. He references various parables and scripture |
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Rain at Last! by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the dire consequences of sin as illustrated by the drought in Israel during Elijah's time, contrasting the self-indulgence of King Ahab with Elijah's earnest |
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Deuteronomy 8:2 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of remembering God's past guidance and provision as the Israelites journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land. He highlights that God leads us |
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A Message for 2014 by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life completely surrendered to God, seeking His will and allowing Him to govern every aspect of our lives. It encourages believers |
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God Cares by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch preaches about the feeling of being uncared for and unnoticed by people, but assures that God truly cares for each individual, knowing them by name and being concerned |
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David and Goliath by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the promise of a land flowing with milk and honey, which is described as the glory of all lands on earth. He emphasizes the importance of cas |







